The birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming as spring is settling in. For many people that also means the allergies are coming on full-force and that amounts to just one thing: obnoxious sneezing attacks. If you have one of those high impact sneezes don't worry, the Wall Street Journal shows you how to cut the volume of your sneezes with a few simple tricks.

If you're sick of drawing attention to yourself in public places with your Three Stooges-esque sneeze attacks, you can lower the volume pretty easily. The Wall Street Journal explains:

1. Use a thick handkerchief instead of a tissue. The fabric muffles the sound.

2. Hold your breath right before the onset of a sneeze. That can possibly interrupt the body's coordinated reflex.

3. Cough simultaneously as you sneeze. This also lessens the reflex while decreasing the volume.